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REVIEW: Harambe Market at Animal Kingdom Offers New Satuli-Like Bowls, Chicken Gyro

March 4, 2019December 14, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Harambe Market is the large, outdoor quick service restaurant located in Africa at Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Menu changes weren’t a very common occurrence here, but there’s a continuous effort to appeal to the theme park masses. Harambe Market is overcrowded more often than not, but it used to be worth the battle for seating. … Read more

Disneyland Will Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a New Month-Long Celebration Starting in 2019

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Disneyland already has a number of seasonal events throughout the year, but in 2019, Valentine’s Day will be getting similar treatment to many of the other holidays. Taking place 1/22/19-2/18/19, Disneyland will host a celebration of the love of Mickey and Minnie for their 90th anniversary together to coincide with Valentine’s Day. The event will include … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Briar Batch of Splash Mountain Merchandise Plunges into Magic Kingdom

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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A few months ago, new merchandise started to hop-in to Splashdown Gifts at Magic Kingdom themed to Splash Mountain. There’s been a few more pieces added (and a few removed) to the line since we last showed you: Here are a few items that have stuck around through the changes: Will you be hopping home … Read more

REVIEW: Disney After Hours Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Experience Toy Story Land with No Lines

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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On Saturday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I note that I paid once more because most sites providing reviews of this event did not, even though they are now claiming that they attend these AGAIN later as paying guests to provide some credibility to … Read more

Disney Releases New Concept Art, Vague Details About Attractions for Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris Marvel Lands

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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This morning, Disney finally released more info on the new Marvel themed lands coming to Disney California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Paris. Above is the first piece of concept art that has been released giving us a decent idea what the land in Paris will look like. Disney also made a vague statement about … Read more

REVIEW: Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom is an Expensive, Yet Satisfying Way to Experience Pandora’s Attractions Without Wait

March 4, 2019December 7, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

On Tuesday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Animal Kingdom. The event has existed at The Magic Kingdom for a number of years, but this was the offering’s first foray into one of the other Walt Disney World theme parks. Here’s how Disney describes the event: Discover a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Christmas Souvenir Mug at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019December 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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There’s a brand new souvenir drink mug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this time celebrating the holiday season. This mug can be found at the Dino-Rama popcorn cart for $9.50 with no beverage (although we assume the cast member was confused and the cup should include some beverage). The mug features Snow White and the Seven … Read more

REVIEW: New Snack-Filled Decoration Cupcakes at Epcot Raise the Bar for Disney Holiday Treats

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Two new seasonal cupcakes have debuted at Sunshine Seasons in The Land pavilion at Epcot. The first is a re-imagined version of the usual Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake offered here, while the other is something not always on the menu. Regardless of what they taste like, these are both works of art. Peanut Butter … Read more

VIDEO: Citizen Unveils Commercial Featuring Iconic “I’m Late” from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Along with the unveiling of Citizen’s newly branded in-park clocks at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort as well as the latest launch of their new Mickey Mouse timepieces, Citizen continues to emphasize time in its latest song choice for its first-ever commercial using iconic Disney music. Paying homage to the Disney classic, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Bing Bong from “Inside Out” Statue Finally Debuts in Sweet Stuff Shop, Pixar Pier at California Adventure

December 3, 2018November 30, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Finally, months after the opening of Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, the Bing Bong statue has finally appeared in the shop. This comes after months of guests staring at a wall that surrounded the display. The statue features no movement, but it does play audio from the film and … Read more

PHOTOS: Citizen Branded In-Park Clocks Debut at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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After announcing their strategic alliance in March of this year, Citizen and Disney officially unveiled the previously announced Citizen branded in-park clocks, which can be found in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. An exciting moment in this collaboration is the unveiling of the newly branded Citizen in-park clocks featured throughout both Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Belle Riverboat Returns to The Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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The Liberty Belle Riverboat in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom has been under refurbishment since January 2018. Originally anticipated to reopen back in July, the refurbishment was extended through “Fall 2018”. Finally, the Library Belle riverboat returned to the waters of the Rivers of America this week. There is still no announced reopening date, … Read more

PHOTO: Launch Track First Piece Installed for Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot

November 30, 2018November 28, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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The launch track that will send guests up into the gravity building for the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster at Epcot has been installed. This is the first piece of track that has been installed for the attraction which will open sometime in 2021. Guests will be launched out of the original Universe of … Read more

BREAKING: Concept Art Released for Spider-Man Ride at Disneyland Resort

November 16, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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A few weeks ago, we shared details not yet released on the Marvel themed land coming to Disney California Adventure. Today, we are sharing a piece of concept art Disney has released for the still unannounced Spider-Man shooter attraction. The Spider-Man ride will reside in the former theater building for “it’s tough to be a … Read more

BREAKING: New Permits Reveal Disney World Star Wars Hotel Layout, Guests Will Travel to Galaxy’s Edge By Shuttle

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Thanks to permits found by californiacoasterkings.com, we now know a bit more about the upcoming Star Wars hotel at Walt Disney World. You may recall this offering was first revealed here on WDWNT.com last year, and then finally announced at the 2017 D23 Expo. For all of the world’s speculation of walkways connecting the hotel to … Read more

BREAKING: Door Falls Off of Monorail Green at Walt Disney World, Causing Multi-Hour Service Delays

November 14, 2018November 13, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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If you thought a monorail door opening while guests are riding inside of it was bad, I bet you aren’t ready to see a door from a monorail completely detached… It appears that a door fell completely off of Monorail Green this morning (sometime before 10am) while at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa station. … Read more

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